How to Talk to a Parent of a Kid with Autism

When I read this amazing post over at the blog Many Hats Mommy – by The Domestic Goddess I was nodding my head and agreeing with her every point. I won’t reinvent the wheel by adding my own, but I will link you to that post so you can read it. For any family dealing with autism it’s a great read. For any family who isn’t dealing with autism first hand… it’s a MUST read.

So many times people don’t know what to say when you tell them your child has autism. And that’s okay. Just know that parent of Autistic kids are hyper sensitive already, so a little compassion without going overboard is all you need to give.

Emily is a mom to three very active boys. Her youngest is autistic so she is passionate about advocating for children and families on the spectrum. She attends more concerts than is humanly possible and takes some pretty amazingly blurry photos of said shows to prove she was there. Also, #hashtags are her favorite. #totes #noreally

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Emily is a mom to three very active boys. Her youngest is autistic so she is passionate about advocating for children and families on the spectrum. She attends more concerts than is humanly possible and takes some pretty amazingly blurry photos of said shows to prove she was there. Also, #hashtags are her favorite. #totes #noreally

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Stopping by to say ‘Hi’ from my 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party 2011 link-up! What a great blog you have and I will be following! Stop by and say ‘Hi’ back! I have blog parties on Tuesday and Wednesday’s that may interest you. Tuesday is Tutorial & Thrifty Treasures Tuesday. Wednesday is What’s Cookin’ Wednesday. I am also looking for guest posts on home décor and crafts if you are interested.

I love that you feature Nick Lombardi’s button! He lives in my town and worked at my son’s school over the summer. He just loved Nick, and I’m glad to see everyone else learning about this remarkable boy and his love for his very special brother.

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Hi! I'm Emily, a mom to three very active boys. My youngest is autistic so I am passionate about advocating for children and families on the spectrum. I'm the Editor-in-Chief for ColoradoMoms.com. This site has been an amazing source of information for parents since 2005!
In my spare time I attend more concerts than humanly possible and take some pretty amazingly blurry photos of those shows. Hey, It's hard to take a pic with a beer in your hand! Also, #hashtags are my favorite. #totes #noreally